KZ QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/19/18

Aerosmith and David Bowie have been added to the Grammy Hall Of Fame.


Many of Trader Joe’s product names seem to have five syllables – Try singing themto the tune of the Beatles song “Eleanor Rigby”


Eric Clapton talks about terrible comments and the most shameful part of his life in the 12 Bars documentary.


Bon Jovi will be inducted into the Rock Hall by Howard Stern.


The widow of Glenn Frey has sued the New York hospital and doctor who treated him at the end of his life.


U2 gets animated in their new video.


Queen guitarist Brian May visited the set of the movie Bohemian Rhapsody.


Derek Smalls of Spinal Tap has an all-star solo album coming out April 13th.


Ann Wilson of Heart lashes out at sexism in the music biz in a Rolling Stone Q&A.


Sting in talks to play tailgate gig before Super Bowl 52


Eagles lawyers have stopped the owners of Mexico’s Hotel California Baja from using that name in the U.S.


Joan Jett in the film “Bad Reputation” will be screened several times at next week’s Sundance Film Festival.


Joe Perry jams with SlashJohnny Depp and more at his solo album release show for “Sweetzerland Manifesto”

Rock News

David Thomas, Pere Ubu Lead Singer, Dead At 71

David Thomas, the celebrated frontman of Pere Ubu and Rocket From the Tombs, has died at 71. The announcement of Thomas’ passing was made on Pere Ubu’s official Facebook page, which revealed that the singer died on Wednesday (April 23) “after a long illness.” “He died in his home town of Brighton & Hove, with…

David Thomas, Pere Ubu Lead Singer, Dead At 71

David Thomas, the celebrated frontman of Pere Ubu and Rocket From the Tombs, has died at 71. The announcement of Thomas’ passing was made on Pere Ubu’s official Facebook page, which revealed that the singer died on Wednesday (April 23) “after a long illness.” “He died in his home town of Brighton & Hove, with…

B-52’s Releasing Career-Spanning Vinyl And CD Box Set

New Wave icons the B-52’s will be honored in a comprehensive box set titled, The Warner and Reprise Years, featuring their nine albums recorded between 1979 and 1992. This extravagant collection is set to be released on June 20 in celebration of Pride Month, and will showcase each album in newly remastered, colored vinyl pressings,…

B-52’s Releasing Career-Spanning Vinyl And CD Box Set

New Wave icons the B-52’s will be honored in a comprehensive box set titled, The Warner and Reprise Years, featuring their nine albums recorded between 1979 and 1992. This extravagant collection is set to be released on June 20 in celebration of Pride Month, and will showcase each album in newly remastered, colored vinyl pressings,…

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, And Kenney Jones Are Recording Songs For A New Faces Album

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded a series of songs for a new Faces album, suggesting a forthcoming reunion from the legendary rock band 50 years after their last record. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones confirms that the trio have recorded “about 11 tracks” at the RAK studios in London.…

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, And Kenney Jones Are Recording Songs For A New Faces Album

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded a series of songs for a new Faces album, suggesting a forthcoming reunion from the legendary rock band 50 years after their last record. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones confirms that the trio have recorded “about 11 tracks” at the RAK studios in London.…

Modest Mouse Announces Inaugural Psychic Salamander Festival Featuring Flaming Lips And Sleater-Kinney

Modest Mouse has just unveiled the Psychic Salamander Festival, a two-day event in Carnation, Washington on September 13-14. Modest Mouse will serve as the headliner for both nights, with The Flaming Lips also playing two sets, including a performance of their acclaimed 1999 album, The Soft Bulletin, in full on the second day. Joining the…

Modest Mouse Announces Inaugural Psychic Salamander Festival Featuring Flaming Lips And Sleater-Kinney

Modest Mouse has just unveiled the Psychic Salamander Festival, a two-day event in Carnation, Washington on September 13-14. Modest Mouse will serve as the headliner for both nights, with The Flaming Lips also playing two sets, including a performance of their acclaimed 1999 album, The Soft Bulletin, in full on the second day. Joining the…